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Leadership in the Bible is characterized by service, humility, wisdom, and obedience to God. Leaders are often called to shepherd God's people, ensuring their spiritual and physical well-being.<br><br><b>Old Testament Leaders</b><br><br>1. <b>Moses</b>: One of the most prominent leaders in the Old Testament, Moses was chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage. His leadership is marked by his close relationship with God, receiving the Law on Mount Sinai, and guiding the people through the wilderness. "Now Moses was a very humble man, more so than any man on the face of the earth" (<a href="/numbers/12-3.htm">Numbers 12:3</a>).<br><br>2. <b>Joshua</b>: Succeeding Moses, Joshua led the Israelites into the Promised Land. His leadership was characterized by military prowess and faithfulness to God's commands. "Be strong and courageous, for you shall give this people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them" (<a href="/joshua/1-6.htm">Joshua 1:6</a>).<br><br>3. <b>David</b>: As the second king of Israel, David is known for his heart after God and his role in uniting the tribes of Israel. Despite his personal failings, David's leadership was marked by repentance and a deep desire to honor God. "And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them" (<a href="/psalms/78-72.htm">Psalm 78:72</a>).<br><br>4. <b>Nehemiah</b>: Known for rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, Nehemiah exemplified leadership through prayer, planning, and perseverance. His account highlights the importance of aligning leadership with God's purposes. "So I prayed to the God of heaven, and I answered the king" (<a href="/nehemiah/2-4.htm">Nehemiah 2:4-5</a>).<br><br><b>New Testament Leaders</b><br><br>1. <b>Jesus Christ</b>: The ultimate leader, Jesus exemplified servant leadership. He taught with authority, performed miracles, and ultimately sacrificed Himself for humanity's salvation. "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many" (<a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a>).<br><br>2. <b>The Apostles</b>: After Jesus' ascension, the apostles took on leadership roles in the early church. They were responsible for teaching, spreading the Gospel, and establishing church order. Peter, James, and John were among the prominent leaders who guided the early Christian community.<br><br>3. <b>Paul</b>: As an apostle to the Gentiles, Paul's leadership was instrumental in the spread of Christianity beyond Jewish communities. His epistles provide guidance on church leadership, doctrine, and Christian living. "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ" (<a href="/1_corinthians/11.htm">1 Corinthians 11:1</a>).<br><br><b>Characteristics of Biblical Leadership</b><br><br>· <b>Servanthood</b>: Biblical leaders are called to serve others, putting the needs of the community above their own. Jesus' washing of the disciples' feet is a profound example of this principle (<a href="/john/13-14.htm">John 13:14-15</a>).<br><br>· <b>Humility</b>: Leaders in the Bible are often marked by humility, recognizing their dependence on God. "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you" (<a href="/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10</a>).<br><br>· <b>Wisdom</b>: Effective leadership requires wisdom, which is often portrayed as a gift from God. Solomon's request for wisdom to govern Israel is a notable example (<a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9</a>).<br><br>· <b>Obedience to God</b>: Leaders are expected to follow God's commands and lead others in righteousness. "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments" (<a href="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a>).<br><br>· <b>Courage</b>: Biblical leaders often face opposition and challenges, requiring courage to stand firm in their convictions. "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go" (<a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a>).<br><br><b>Role of Leaders in the Church</b><br><br>In the New Testament, church leadership is established through roles such as elders, deacons, and pastors. These leaders are tasked with teaching, shepherding, and maintaining the spiritual health of the congregation. Qualifications for church leaders are outlined in passages such as <a href="/1_timothy/3.htm">1 Timothy 3:1-7</a> and <a href="/titus/1-5.htm">Titus 1:5-9</a>, emphasizing character, ability to teach, and a good reputation.<br><br>Leadership in the Bible is ultimately about aligning with God's will, serving others, and guiding the community in faithfulness and obedience to God's Word.<a name="top" id="top"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Bible Verses</div><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Hebrews 13:17</a></span><br>Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.<br><span class="source">Topicalbible.org</span><p><a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) One who, or that which, leads or conducts; a guide; a conductor.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) One who goes first.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) One having authority to direct; a chief; a commander.<p>4. (<I>n.</I>) A performer who leads a band or choir in music; also, in an orchestra, the principal violinist; the one who plays at the head of the first violins.<p>5. (<I>n.</I>) A block of hard wood pierced with suitable holes for leading ropes in their proper places.<p>6. (<I>n.</I>) The principal wheel in any kind of machinery.<p>7. (<I>n.</I>) A horse placed in advance of others; one of the forward pair of horses.<p>8. (<I>n.</I>) A pipe for conducting rain water from a roof to a cistern or to the ground; a conductor.<p>9. (<I>n.</I>) A net for leading fish into a pound, weir, etc. ; also, a line of gut, to which the snell of a fly hook is attached.<p>10. (<I>n.</I>) A branch or small vein, not important in itself, but indicating the proximity of a better one.<p>11. (<I>n.</I>) The first, or the principal, editorial article in a newspaper; a leading or main editorial article.<p>12. (<I>n.</I>) A type having a dot or short row of dots upon its face.<p>13. (<I>n.</I>) a row of dots, periods, or hyphens, used in tables of contents, etc., to lead the eye across a space to the right word or number.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/747.htm"><span class="l">747. archegos -- founder, <b>leader</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> founder, <b>leader</b>. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: archegos Phonetic<br> Spelling: (ar-khay-gos') Short Definition: originator, author, founder <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/747.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/3595.htm"><span class="l">3595. hodegos -- a <b>leader</b>, guide</span></a> <br><b>...</b> a <b>leader</b>, guide. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: hodegos Phonetic<br> Spelling: (hod-ayg-os') Short Definition: a <b>leader</b>, guide Definition: a <b>leader</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3595.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/2232.htm"><span class="l">2232. hegemon -- a <b>leader</b>, governor</span></a> <br><b>...</b> a <b>leader</b>, governor. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: hegemon Phonetic<br> Spelling: (hayg-em-ohn') Short Definition: a governor Definition: a <b>leader</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2232.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4414.htm"><span class="l">4414. protostates -- one who stands first (of soldiers), hence a <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> one who stands first (of soldiers), hence a <b>leader</b>. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine<br> Transliteration: protostates Phonetic Spelling: (pro-tos-tat'-ace) Short <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4414.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/708.htm"><span class="l">708. Aristarchos -- "best <b>leader</b>," Aristarchus, a Christian of <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> 707, 708. Aristarchos. 709 . "best <b>leader</b>," Aristarchus, a Christian of<br> Thessalonica. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Aristarchos Phonetic <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/708.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/3475.htm"><span class="l">3475. Mouses -- Moses, a <b>leader</b> of Isr.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 3474, 3475. Mouses. 3476 . Moses, a <b>leader</b> of Isr. <b>...</b> Word Origin of Hebrew origin<br> Mosheh Definition Moses, a <b>leader</b> of Isr. NASB Word Usage Moses (80). Moses. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3475.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4285.htm"><span class="l">4285. proegeomai -- to go before (as a <b>leader</b>)</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to go before (as a <b>leader</b>). Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: proegeomai Phonetic<br> Spelling: (pro-ay-geh'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I lead onward by example <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4285.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/752.htm"><span class="l">752. archisunagogos -- ruler of a synagogue</span></a> <br><b>...</b> of a synagogue. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: archisunagogos<br> Phonetic Spelling: (ar-khee-soon-ag'-o-gos) Short Definition: a <b>leader</b> of the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/752.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/2519.htm"><span class="l">2519. kathegetes -- a teacher</span></a> <br><b>...</b> a teacher. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: kathegetes Phonetic<br> Spelling: (kath-ayg-ay-tace') Short Definition: a <b>leader</b>, teacher, guide <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2519.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/5497.htm"><span class="l">5497. cheiragogos -- leading by the hand</span></a> <br><b>...</b> <b>leader</b> by the hand. From cheir and a reduplicated form of ago; a hand-<b>leader</b>, ie<br> Personal conductor (of a blind person) -- some to lead by the hand. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5497.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5057.htm"><span class="l">5057. nagid -- a <b>leader</b>, ruler, prince</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5056, 5057. nagid or nagid. 5058 . a <b>leader</b>, ruler, prince. Transliteration:<br> nagid or nagid Phonetic Spelling: (naw-gheed') Short Definition: <b>leader</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5057.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/112a.htm"><span class="l">112a. Iddo -- an Israelite <b>leader</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 112, 112a. Iddo. 112b . an Israelite <b>leader</b>. Transliteration: Iddo Short<br> Definition: Iddo. <b>...</b> <b>leader</b> NASB Word Usage Iddo (2). 112, 112a. Iddo. 112b . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/112a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/27.htm"><span class="l">27. Abidan -- "my father is judge," a Benjamite <b>leader</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 26, 27. Abidan. 28 . "my father is judge," a Benjamite <b>leader</b>. Transliteration:<br> Abidan Phonetic Spelling: (ab-ee-dawn') Short Definition: Abidan. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/27.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/352c.htm"><span class="l">352c. ayil -- a <b>leader</b>, chief</span></a><br><b>...</b> 352b, 352c. ayil. 352d . a <b>leader</b>, chief. Transliteration: ayil Short<br> Definition: mighty. Word Origin from the same as ulam Definition <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/352c.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6546.htm"><span class="l">6546. pera -- perhaps <b>leader</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 6545, 6546. pera. 6547 . perhaps <b>leader</b>. Transliteration: pera Phonetic<br> Spelling: (par-aw') Short Definition: leaders. Word Origin <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6546.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/151.htm"><span class="l">151. Adoram -- an Israelite <b>leader</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> Adoram. 152 . an Israelite <b>leader</b>. Transliteration: Adoram Phonetic Spelling:<br> (ad-o-rawm') Short Definition: Adoram. <b>...</b> <b>leader</b> NASB Word Usage Adoram (2). Adoram. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/151.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2216.htm"><span class="l">2216. Zerubbabel -- "begotten in Babylon," a <b>leader</b> of returning <b>...</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> "begotten in Babylon," a <b>leader</b> of returning Isr. <b>...</b> Word Origin perhaps from zarab<br> and Babel Definition "begotten in Babylon," a <b>leader</b> of returning Isr. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2216.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2001b.htm"><span class="l">2001b. Haman -- a Pers. <b>leader</b> serving under Ahasuerus</span></a><br><b>...</b> a Pers. <b>leader</b> serving under Ahasuerus. Transliteration: Haman Short Definition:<br> Haman. <b>...</b> <b>leader</b> serving under Ahasuerus NASB Word Usage Haman (50), Haman's (4). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2001b.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1841.htm"><span class="l">1841. Daniyyel -- "God is my judge," an Israelite <b>leader</b> in <b>...</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> "God is my judge," an Israelite <b>leader</b> in Babylon. Transliteration: Daniyyel Phonetic<br> Spelling: (daw-nee-yale') Short Definition: Daniel. <b>...</b> <b>leader</b> in Bab. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1841.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2217.htm"><span class="l">2217. Zerubbabel -- "begotten in Babylon," <b>leader</b> of returning Isr <b>...</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> "begotten in Babylon," <b>leader</b> of returning Isr. <b>...</b> Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding<br> to Zerubbabel Definition "begotten in Babylon," <b>leader</b> of returning Isr. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2217.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_2_1856/a_willing_people_and_an.htm"><span class="l">A Willing People and an Immutable <b>Leader</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> A Willing People and an Immutable <b>Leader</b>. A Sermon (No.74). <b>...</b> He is not an old<br> Christ"a worn out Christ, but our <b>leader</b> still. He is as young as ever. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/a willing people and an.htm</font><p><a href="/library/adams/hymns_for_christian_devotion/250__jesus_our_leader.htm"><span class="l">Jesus Our <b>Leader</b>.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 250. " Jesus our <b>Leader</b>. 250. 7s. M. Furness. Jesus our <b>Leader</b>. 1 Feeble,<br> helpless, how shall I Learn to live and learn to die? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../adams/hymns for christian devotion/250 jesus our leader.htm</font><p><a href="/library/clement/the_first_epistle_of_clement_to_the_corinthians/chapter_xxxvii_christ_is_our_leader.htm"><span class="l">Christ is Our <b>Leader</b>, and we his Soldiers.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter XXXVII."Christ is our <b>leader</b>, and we His soldiers. Let us then,<br> men and brethren, with all energy act the part of soldiers <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter xxxvii christ is our leader.htm</font><p><a href="/library/keith/the_epistles_of_clement/chapter_xxxvii_christ_is_our_leader.htm"><span class="l">Christ is Our <b>Leader</b>, and we his Soldiers.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians. Chapter XXXVII."Christ<br> is Our <b>Leader</b>, and We His Soldiers. Let us then, men and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../keith/the epistles of clement/chapter xxxvii christ is our leader.htm</font><p><a href="/library/sherman/the_childrens_bible/how_samuel_found_a_leader.htm"><span class="l">How Samuel Found a <b>Leader</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE OLD TESTAMENT HOW SAMUEL FOUND A <b>LEADER</b>. There was a rich Benjamite<br> named Kish, who lived at Gibeah. He had a son named Saul, a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../sherman/the childrens bible/how samuel found a leader.htm</font><p><a href="/library/severus/life_and_writings_of_sulpitius_severus_/chapter_xxiv_after_the_death.htm"><span class="l">After the Death of Joshua, the People Acted Without a <b>Leader</b>. ...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book I. Chapter XXIV. After the death of Joshua, the people acted without a <b>leader</b>.?<br> After the death of Joshua, the people acted without a <b>leader</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../life and writings of sulpitius severus /chapter xxiv after the death.htm</font><p><a href="/library/clement/the_stromata_or_miscellanies/chapter_xxiv_how_moses_discharged_the.htm"><span class="l">How Moses Discharged the Part of a Military <b>Leader</b>.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The Stromata, or Miscellanies: Book I Chapter XXIV."How Moses Discharged<br> the Part of a Military <b>Leader</b>. Our Moses then is a prophet <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../clement/the stromata or miscellanies/chapter xxiv how moses discharged the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/sozomen/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_sozomenus/chapter_xxi_list_of_the_places.htm"><span class="l">List of the Places in which the Nicene Doctrines were Represented <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter XXI."List of the Places in which the Nicene Doctrines were Represented;<br> Faith manifested by the Scythians; Vetranio, the <b>Leader</b> of this Race. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the ecclesiastical history of sozomenus/chapter xxi list of the places.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/life_and_works_of_rufinus_with_jeromes_apology_against_rufinus_/31_another_part_of_my.htm"><span class="l">Another Part of My Smoke' which You Frequently Laugh at is My <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> of lightning; you fulminate when you speak; you cannot contain the flames which<br> have been conceived within your mouth, and like Barchochebas, the <b>leader</b> of the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../31 another part of my.htm</font><p><a href="/library/tertullian/an_answer_to_the_jews/chapter_viii_of_the_times_of.htm"><span class="l">Of the Times of Christ's Birth and Passion, and of Jerusalem's <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> For Daniel says, that "both the holy city and the holy place are exterminated together<br> with the coming <b>Leader</b>, and that the pinnacle is destroyed unto ruin <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../tertullian/an answer to the jews/chapter viii of the times of.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/l/leader.htm"><span class="l"><b>Leader</b> (183 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Leader</b> (183 Occurrences). <b>...</b> Matthew 23:10 And do not accept<br> the name of '<b>leader</b>,' for your <b>Leader</b> is one alone--the Christ. (WEY NAS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/leader.htm - 35k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/ring-leader.htm"><span class="l">Ring-<b>leader</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Ring-<b>leader</b>. Ringleader, Ring-<b>leader</b>. Ringlets . Multi-Version<br> Concordance Ring-<b>leader</b> (1 Occurrence). Acts 24:5 For <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/ring-leader.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/leader's.htm"><span class="l"><b>Leader's</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Leader's</b> (1 Occurrence). Deuteronomy 33:21 He provided<br> the first part for himself, for there was the lawgiver's portion reserved. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/leader's.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/maskil.htm"><span class="l">Maskil (13 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See RSV NIV). Psalms 42:1 For the <b>Leader</b>; Maschil of the sons of Korah. (42:2)<br> (See RSV NIV). Psalms 44:1 For the <b>Leader</b>; a Psalm of the sons of Korah. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/maskil.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/ringleader.htm"><span class="l">Ringleader (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The <b>leader</b> of a circle of dancers; hence, the<br><b>leader</b> of a number of persons acting together; the <b>leader</b> of a herd of animals. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/ringleader.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/guide.htm"><span class="l">Guide (89 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> GUIDE. gid ('alluph, nachal, nachah; hodegos, hodegeo): "Guide" (noun) is the<br> translation of 'alluph, "an intimate," "a friend," the <b>leader</b> of a family or tribe <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/guide.htm - 37k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/ruler.htm"><span class="l">Ruler (329 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (2) naghidh, "<b>leader</b>," "noble" (nobles), "prince." In a number of instances the<br> Revised Version (British and American) renders it "prince," where the King <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/ruler.htm - 50k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/duke.htm"><span class="l">Duke (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Derived from the Latin dux, meaning "a <b>leader</b>;" Arabic, "a sheik." This word is<br> used to denote the phylarch or chief of a tribe (Genesis 36:15-43; Exodus 15:15 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/duke.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/author.htm"><span class="l">Author (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> literally, "cause," hence, "author." Hebrews 5:9, He "became the author of eternal<br> salvation." (2) archego = literally, "chief <b>leader</b>," "prince," "captain <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/author.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/head.htm"><span class="l">Head (4291 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4. (n.) The most prominent or important member of any organized body; the chief;<br> the <b>leader</b>; as, the head of a college, a school, a church, a state, and the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/head.htm - 24k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/spiritual-leader.html">What is a spiritual leader? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/worship-leader.html">What does the Bible say about the position of worship leader? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-leader-renounces-faith.html">What should be our response when a Christian leader renounces the faith and falls away? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/leader.htm">Leader: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Leader (183 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/2-6.htm">Matthew 2:6</a></span><br />And thou Bethlehem, land of Juda, art in no wise the least among the governors of Juda; for out of thee shall go forth a <span class="boldtext">leader</span> who shall shepherd my people Israel.<br /><span class="source">(DBY YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/23-10.htm">Matthew 23:10</a></span><br />And do not accept the name of '<span class="boldtext">leader</span>,' for your Leader is one alone--the Christ.<br /><span class="source">(WEY NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/22-26.htm">Luke 22:26</a></span><br />With you it is not so; but let the greatest among you be as the younger, and the <span class="boldtext">leader</span> be like him who serves.<br /><span class="source">(WEY DBY NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/5-31.htm">Acts 5:31</a></span><br />God has exalted Him to His right hand as Chief <span class="boldtext">Leader</span> and as Saviour, to give Israel repentance and forgiveness of sins.<br /><span class="source">(WEY DBY RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/5-37.htm">Acts 5:37</a></span><br />After him, at the time of the Census, came Judas, the Galilaean, and was the <span class="boldtext">leader</span> in a revolt. He too perished, and all his followers were scattered.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/14-12.htm">Acts 14:12</a></span><br />they were calling also Barnabas Zeus, and Paul Hermes, since he was the <span class="boldtext">leader</span> in speaking.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/18-8.htm">Acts 18:8</a></span><br />Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his house. Many of the Corinthians, when they heard, believed and were baptized.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/18-17.htm">Acts 18:17</a></span><br />Then all the Greeks laid hold on Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. Gallio didn't care about any of these things.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/24-5.htm">Acts 24:5</a></span><br />For we have found this man to be a plague, an instigator of insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/2-19.htm">Romans 2:19</a></span><br />and hast confidence that thou thyself art a <span class="boldtext">leader</span> of the blind, a light of those who are in darkness,<br /><span class="source">(DBY YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/16-2.htm">Romans 16:2</a></span><br />that ye may receive her in the Lord, as doth become saints, and may assist her in whatever matter she may have need of you -- for she also became a <span class="boldtext">leader</span> of many, and of myself.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/2-10.htm">Hebrews 2:10</a></span><br />For it was fitting that He for whom, and through whom, all things exist, after He had brought many sons to glory, should perfect by suffering the Prince <span class="boldtext">Leader</span> who had saved them.<br /><span class="source">(WEY DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2</a></span><br />simply fixing our gaze upon Jesus, our Prince <span class="boldtext">Leader</span> in the faith, who will also award us the prize. He, for the sake of the joy which lay before Him, patiently endured the cross, looking with contempt upon its shame, and afterwards seated Himself-- where He still sits--at the right hand of the throne of God.<br /><span class="source">(WEY DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/leviticus/4-22.htm">Leviticus 4:22</a></span><br />"'When a ruler sins, and unwittingly does any one of all the things which Yahweh his God has commanded not to be done, and is guilty;<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/2-3.htm">Numbers 2:3</a></span><br />Those who encamp on the east side toward the sunrise shall be of the standard of the camp of Judah, according to their divisions: and the prince of the children of Judah shall be Nahshon the son of Amminadab.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/2-5.htm">Numbers 2:5</a></span><br />Those who encamp next to him shall be the tribe of Issachar: and the prince of the children of Issachar shall be Nethanel the son of Zuar. <br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/2-7.htm">Numbers 2:7</a></span><br />The tribe of Zebulun: and the prince of the children of Zebulun shall be Eliab the son of Helon. <br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/2-10.htm">Numbers 2:10</a></span><br />"On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their divisions. The prince of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur. <br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/2-12.htm">Numbers 2:12</a></span><br />"Those who encamp next to him shall be the tribe of Simeon. The prince of the children of Simeon shall be Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai. <br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/2-14.htm">Numbers 2:14</a></span><br />"The tribe of Gad: and the prince of the children of Gad shall be Eliasaph the son of Reuel. <br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/2-18.htm">Numbers 2:18</a></span><br />"On the west side shall be the standard of the camp of Ephraim according to their divisions: and the prince of the children of Ephraim shall be Elishama the son of Ammihud. <br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/2-20.htm">Numbers 2:20</a></span><br />"Next to him shall be the tribe of Manasseh: and the prince of the children of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. <br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/2-22.htm">Numbers 2:22</a></span><br />"The tribe of Benjamin: and the prince of the children of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni. <br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/2-25.htm">Numbers 2:25</a></span><br />"On the north side shall be the standard of the camp of Dan according to their divisions: and the prince of the children of Dan shall be Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai. <br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/2-27.htm">Numbers 2:27</a></span><br />"Those who encamp next to him shall be the tribe of Asher: and the prince of the children of Asher shall be Pagiel the son of Ochran. <br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/2-29.htm">Numbers 2:29</a></span><br />"The tribe of Naphtali: and the prince of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan. <br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/3-24.htm">Numbers 3:24</a></span><br />The prince of the fathers' house of the Gershonites shall be Eliasaph the son of Lael. <br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/3-30.htm">Numbers 3:30</a></span><br />The prince of the fathers' house of the families of the Kohathites shall be Elizaphan the son of Uzziel. <br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/3-32.htm">Numbers 3:32</a></span><br />Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest being prince of the princes of the Levites, and having the oversight of them that keep the charge of the sanctuary.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/3-35.htm">Numbers 3:35</a></span><br />The prince of the fathers' house of the families of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail. They shall encamp on the north side of the tabernacle. <br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/7-3.htm">Numbers 7:3</a></span><br />and they brought their offering before Yahweh, six covered wagons, and twelve oxen; a wagon for every two of the princes, and for each one an ox: and they presented them before the tabernacle.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/7-11.htm">Numbers 7:11</a></span><br />Yahweh said to Moses, "They shall offer their offering, each prince on his day, for the dedication of the altar."<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/7-18.htm">Numbers 7:18</a></span><br />On the second day Nethanel the son of Zuar, prince of Issachar, gave his offering.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/7-24.htm">Numbers 7:24</a></span><br />On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/7-30.htm">Numbers 7:30</a></span><br />On the fourth day Elizur the son of Shedeur, prince of the children of Reuben<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/7-36.htm">Numbers 7:36</a></span><br />On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/7-42.htm">Numbers 7:42</a></span><br />On the sixth day, Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the children of Gad<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/7-48.htm">Numbers 7:48</a></span><br />On the seventh day Elishama the son of Ammihud, prince of the children of Ephraim<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/7-54.htm">Numbers 7:54</a></span><br />On the eighth day Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, prince of the children of Manasseh<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/7-60.htm">Numbers 7:60</a></span><br />On the ninth day Abidan the son of Gideoni, prince of the children of Benjamin<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/7-66.htm">Numbers 7:66</a></span><br />On the tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the children of Dan<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/7-72.htm">Numbers 7:72</a></span><br />On the eleventh day Pagiel the son of Ochran, prince of the children of Asher<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/7-78.htm">Numbers 7:78</a></span><br />On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of Naphtali<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/13-2.htm">Numbers 13:2</a></span><br />"Send men, that they may spy out the land of Canaan, which I give to the children of Israel. Of every tribe of their fathers, you shall send a man, every one a prince among them."<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/14-4.htm">Numbers 14:4</a></span><br />They said one to another, "Let us make a captain, and let us return into Egypt."<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/17-2.htm">Numbers 17:2</a></span><br />"Speak to the children of Israel, and take of them rods, one for each fathers' house, of all their princes according to their fathers' houses, twelve rods: write every man's name on his rod.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/17-6.htm">Numbers 17:6</a></span><br />Moses spoke to the children of Israel; and all their princes gave him rods, for each prince one, according to their fathers' houses, even twelve rods: and the rod of Aaron was among their rods.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/25-14.htm">Numbers 25:14</a></span><br />Now the name of the man of Israel that was slain, who was slain with the Midianite woman, was Zimri, the son of Salu, a prince of a fathers' house among the Simeonites.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/25-18.htm">Numbers 25:18</a></span><br />for they harassed you with their wiles, with which they have deceived you in the matter of Peor, and in the matter of Cozbi, the daughter of the prince of Midian, their sister, who was slain on the day of the plague in the matter of Peor."<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/34-18.htm">Numbers 34:18</a></span><br />You shall take one prince of every tribe, to divide the land for inheritance.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/34-22.htm">Numbers 34:22</a></span><br />Of the tribe of the children of Dan a prince, Bukki the son of Jogli.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/34-23.htm">Numbers 34:23</a></span><br />Of the children of Joseph: of the tribe of the children of Manasseh a prince, Hanniel the son of Ephod.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/34-24.htm">Numbers 34:24</a></span><br />Of the tribe of the children of Ephraim a prince, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/34-25.htm">Numbers 34:25</a></span><br />Of the tribe of the children of Zebulun a prince, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/34-26.htm">Numbers 34:26</a></span><br />Of the tribe of the children of Issachar a prince, Paltiel the son of Azzan.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/34-27.htm">Numbers 34:27</a></span><br />Of the tribe of the children of Asher a prince, Ahihud the son of Shelomi.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/34-28.htm">Numbers 34:28</a></span><br />Of the tribe of the children of Naphtali a prince, Pedahel the son of Ammihud."<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/judges/11-6.htm">Judges 11:6</a></span><br />and they said to Jephthah, "Come and be our <span class="boldtext">leader</span>, that we may fight with the Ammonites."<br /><span class="source">(DBY RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/judges/11-11.htm">Judges 11:11</a></span><br />So Jephthah went with the elders of Gilead, and the people made him head and <span class="boldtext">leader</span> over them; and Jephthah spoke all his words before the LORD at Mizpah.<br /><span class="source">(DBY RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/7-6.htm">1 Samuel 7:6</a></span><br />They gathered together to Mizpah, and drew water, and poured it out before Yahweh, and fasted on that day, and said there, "We have sinned against Yahweh." Samuel judged the children of Israel in Mizpah.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/9-16.htm">1 Samuel 9:16</a></span><br />At this time tomorrow, I send unto thee a man out of the land of Benjamin -- and thou hast anointed him for <span class="boldtext">leader</span> over My people Israel, and he hath saved My people out of the hand of the Philistines; for I have seen My people, for its cry hath come in unto Me.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1</a></span><br />And Samuel taketh the vial of the oil, and poureth on his head, and kisseth him, and saith, 'Is it not because Jehovah hath appointed thee over His inheritance for <span class="boldtext">leader</span>?<br /><span class="source">(YLT NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/12-2.htm">1 Samuel 12:2</a></span><br />Now, behold, the king walks before you; and I am old and gray-headed; and behold, my sons are with you: and I have walked before you from my youth to this day.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a></span><br />and, now, thy kingdom doth not stand, Jehovah hath sought for Himself a man according to His own heart, and Jehovah chargeth him for <span class="boldtext">leader</span> over His people, for thou hast not kept that which Jehovah commanded thee.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/19-20.htm">1 Samuel 19:20</a></span><br />Saul sent messengers to take David: and when they saw the company of the prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing as head over them, the Spirit of God came on the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/22-2.htm">1 Samuel 22:2</a></span><br />Everyone who was in distress, and everyone who was in debt, and everyone who was discontented, gathered themselves to him; and he became captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/25-30.htm">1 Samuel 25:30</a></span><br />And it hath been, when Jehovah doth to my lord according to all the good which He hath spoken concerning thee, and appointed thee for <span class="boldtext">leader</span> over Israel,<br /><span class="source">(YLT NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/5-2.htm">2 Samuel 5:2</a></span><br />also heretofore, in Saul's being king over us, thou hast been he who is bringing out and bringing in Israel, and Jehovah saith to thee, Thou dost feed My people Israel, and thou art for <span class="boldtext">leader</span> over Israel.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/6-21.htm">2 Samuel 6:21</a></span><br />And David saith unto Michal, '-- Before Jehovah, who fixed on me above thy father, and above all his house, to appoint me <span class="boldtext">leader</span> over the people of Jehovah, and over Israel, -- yea, I played before Jehovah;<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">2 Samuel 7:8</a></span><br />and now, thus dost thou say to My servant, to David: 'Thus said Jehovah of Hosts, I have taken thee from the comely place, from after the flock, to be <span class="boldtext">leader</span> over My people, over Israel;<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/1-35.htm">1 Kings 1:35</a></span><br />and ye have come up after him, and he hath come in and hath sat on my throne, and he doth reign in my stead, and him I have appointed to be <span class="boldtext">leader</span> over Israel, and over Judah.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/11-24.htm">1 Kings 11:24</a></span><br />He gathered men to him, and became captain over a troop, when David killed them of Zobah : and they went to Damascus, and lived therein, and reigned in Damascus.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/14-7.htm">1 Kings 14:7</a></span><br />Go, say to Jeroboam, Thus said Jehovah, God of Israel, Because that I have made thee high out of the midst of the people, and appoint thee <span class="boldtext">leader</span> over my people Israel,<br /><span class="source">(YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/16-2.htm">1 Kings 16:2</a></span><br />Because that I have raised thee up out of the dust, and appoint thee <span class="boldtext">leader</span> over My people Israel, and thou walkest in the way of Jeroboam, and causest My people Israel to sin -- to provoke Me to anger with their sins;<br /><span class="source">(YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/20-5.htm">2 Kings 20:5</a></span><br />Turn back, and thou hast said unto Hezekiah, <span class="boldtext">leader</span> of My people: Thus said Jehovah, God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tear, lo, I give healing to thee, on the third day thou dost go up to the house of Jehovah;<br /><span class="source">(YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-10.htm">1 Chronicles 2:10</a></span><br />Ram became the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab became the father of Nahshon, prince of the children of Judah;<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-2.htm">1 Chronicles 5:2</a></span><br />for Judah hath been mighty over his brother, and for <span class="boldtext">leader</span> above him, and the birthright 'is' to Joseph.<br /><span class="source">(YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-6.htm">1 Chronicles 5:6</a></span><br />Beerah his son, whom Tilgath Pilneser king of Assyria carried away captive: he was prince of the Reubenites.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-11.htm">1 Chronicles 9:11</a></span><br />and Azariah son of Hilkiah, son of Meshullam, son of Zadok, son of Meraioth, son of Ahitub, <span class="boldtext">leader</span> in the house of God;<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-20.htm">1 Chronicles 9:20</a></span><br />and Phinehas son of Eleazar hath been <span class="boldtext">leader</span> over them formerly; Jehovah 'is' with him. <br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-2.htm">1 Chronicles 11:2</a></span><br />even in time past, even in Saul's being king, it is thou who art taking out and bringing in Israel, and Jehovah thy God saith to thee: Thou dost feed My people Israel, and thou art <span class="boldtext">leader</span> over My people Israel.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-42.htm">1 Chronicles 11:42</a></span><br />Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a chief of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-4.htm">1 Chronicles 12:4</a></span><br />and Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the thirty, and over the thirty, and Jeremiah, and Jahaziel, and Johanan, and Jozabad the Gederathite,<br /><span class="source">(See RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-27.htm">1 Chronicles 12:27</a></span><br />Jehoiada was the <span class="boldtext">leader</span> of the house of Aaron; and with him were three thousand and seven hundred,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/13-1.htm">1 Chronicles 13:1</a></span><br />David consulted with the captains of thousands and of hundreds, even with every <span class="boldtext">leader</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-5.htm">1 Chronicles 15:5</a></span><br />of the sons of Kohath, Uriel the chief, and his brothers one hundred twenty;<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-6.htm">1 Chronicles 15:6</a></span><br />of the sons of Merari, Asaiah the chief, and his brothers two hundred twenty;<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-7.htm">1 Chronicles 15:7</a></span><br />of the sons of Gershom, Joel the chief, and his brothers one hundred thirty;<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-8.htm">1 Chronicles 15:8</a></span><br />of the sons of Elizaphan, Shemaiah the chief, and his brothers two hundred;<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-9.htm">1 Chronicles 15:9</a></span><br />of the sons of Hebron, Eliel the chief, and his brothers eighty;<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-10.htm">1 Chronicles 15:10</a></span><br />of the sons of Uzziel, Amminadab the chief, and his brothers one hundred twelve.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-22.htm">1 Chronicles 15:22</a></span><br />Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was over the song: he instructed about the song, because he was skillful.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-27.htm">1 Chronicles 15:27</a></span><br />David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites who bore the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the master of the song with the singers: and David had on him an ephod of linen.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/17-7.htm">1 Chronicles 17:7</a></span><br />And now, thus dost thou say to My servant, to David, Thus said Jehovah of Hosts, I have taken thee from the habitation, from after the sheep, to be <span class="boldtext">leader</span> over My people Israel,<br /><span class="source">(YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-4.htm">1 Chronicles 27:4</a></span><br />And over the division for the second month was Eleazar, the son of Dodai the Ahohite, the ruler; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16</a></span><br />And over the tribes of Israel: Of the Reubenite, a <span class="boldtext">leader</span> 'is' Eliezer son of Zichri; of the Simeonite, Shephatiah son of Maachah;<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-4.htm">1 Chronicles 28:4</a></span><br />And Jehovah, God of Israel, doth fix on me out of all the house of my father to be for king over Israel to the age, for on Judah He hath fixed for a <span class="boldtext">leader</span>, and in the house of Judah, the house of my father, and among the sons of my father, on me, 'me' He hath been pleased to make king over all Israel;<br /><span class="source">(YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-22.htm">1 Chronicles 29:22</a></span><br />And they eat and drink before Jehovah on that day with great joy, and cause Solomon son of David to reign a second time, and anoint 'him' before Jehovah for <span class="boldtext">leader</span>, and Zadok for priest.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/1-2.htm">2 Chronicles 1:2</a></span><br />Solomon spoke to all Israel, to the captains of thousands and of hundreds, and to the judges, and to every prince in all Israel, the heads of the fathers' houses.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/6-5.htm">2 Chronicles 6:5</a></span><br />From the day that I brought out My 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